My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy by Guillaume Olive,Zihong He

My First ebook of chinese language Calligraphy is a enjoyable and interesting creation to at least one of China's most well-liked arts and crafts for children. Calligraphy—the artwork of manufacturing ornamental handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush—has been round for hundreds of thousands of years. during this enjoyable calligraphy for children ebook, readers will persist with in addition to Mimi, an 8 yr previous, who takes her first steps in the direction of studying this magical artwork. Dive in, and explore:

The Evolution of chinese language Writing—how chinese language characters first begun, hundreds of thousands of years in the past, and the way they've got evolved

The Order of the Strokes—learn tips to write the strokes within the right order

The Radicals—what are they, and the way to release their secrets

The 4 Treasures of Calligraphy— the 4 crucial instruments to get started

Movements and Position—how to grasp your mind's concentration, your respiring or even find out how to move

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